Learn the Issues
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About Lice and Their Control
Head lice are tiny parasites that attach to human head hair and feed on blood through the skin. Learn about the life cycle, health concerns and control of lice.
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Tools and Strategies for Pollinator Protection
This page describes some pollinator protection strategies used at the local, state, and federal level to preserve pollinators and their habitats.
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Guide to Using TRI Data to Reduce Pollution in Your Community
A guide for users to understand how Toxics Release Inventory data can help to assess sources of toxic chemical pollution in their communities and identify potential opportunities to reduce that pollution.
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ECM for Metamitron & Desaminometamitron in Water - MRID 51173633
Environmental Chemistry Methods for Metamitron & Desaminometamitron in Water - MRID 51173633
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EPA, FDA, and USDA Release Tool to Help Biotechnology Developers Navigate Regulatory Landscape
EPA has appointed a new chair and two new members and reappointed two current members to serve on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP).
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EPA Hosts Webinars on Final Rule Related to Use of Plant-Incorporated Protectants
posting OPP Update on PIPs webinars
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Letter Inviting Participation in the PFOA Stewardship Program
Letter inviting stakeholders to commit to a global stewardship program whose goal is to work toward essentially eliminating emissions and product content levels of PFOA and related chemicals.
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EPA Letter Denying TSCA Section 21 Petition
Letter denying TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Regulate Anthropogenic Emissions Carbon Dioxide.
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Controlling Rodents and Regulating Rodenticides
Information about rat and mouse infestations, the safe use of rodent poison products, and EPA's efforts to reduce risks from these pesticides to children, pets, wildlife, and applicators.
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Webinars about Integrated Pest Management
EPA is sponsoring a webinar series on IPM in Schools topics. Find out about past and upcoming webinars.
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January 2024 TSCA Fragrance Technical Expert Meeting
EPA’s New Chemicals Program hosted meetings in January 2024, to seek input on determining dermal sensitization potency of fragrances, evaluating chronic aquatic toxicity of fragrances and understanding the biodegradation of fragrances under TSCA.
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Update on the Status of TSCA Risk Management Rule for TCE
EPA is providing an update on the effective date of the Toxic Substances Control Act final risk management rule for trichloroethylene (TCE).
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Final Risk Evaluation for Perchloroethylene (PCE)
Draft Risk Evaluation for Perchloroethylene
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Restricted Use Products (RUP) Report
Restricted use pesticides must be used by or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. These products can harm the environment or people nearby without added restrictions.
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Procedures for the Review of CBI Claims for Active Chemicals on the TSCA Inventory
Review of Confidential Business Information (CBI) Claims for the Identity of Chemicals on the TSCA Inventory; Amended TSCA Section 8(b)(4)(C) Proposed Rule; TSCA CBI Chemical Identity; Confidential Chemicals on TSCA
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Endangered Species Litigation and Associated Pesticide Limitations
EPA has been subject to several citizen suits. As a result we have conducted scientific assessments and made effects determinations for various pesticide products as related to specific species of concern.
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Biting Midges and Schools
Information about biting midges.and how to avoid bites.
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OPPT Methylene Chloride (DCM) Draft Risk Assessment Final Comments
This document contains the Final Comments of Nine-Member Peer Review Panel for the OPPT Methylene Chloride (DCM) Draft Risk Assessment.
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Upcoming Integrated Pest Management Webinars
2019 - 2020 Integrated Pest Management webinar schedule.
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Ants and Schools
Like some types of termites, bees and wasps, ants are social insects and live in colonies made up of thousands of members.Find out about health concerns and control for ants.